Guns in Schools and Student Walkouts, BUT Will 18 Year-Olds Vote? (Video, Updates, and Resources)

Missoula Hellgate High School students stand in unity against gun violence on the Higgins St. Bridge after walking out of class

Last week, I wrote a piece urging high school students to follow what they know is right and stand up for their right to live. Peacefully showing unity and solidarity for the concerns you have about your safety, your friends’ safety, and your teachers’ safety by walking out of class to protest gun murder in American schools.

Now, some high schools and universities are supporting these student walkouts. Teachers were urged to walkout with their students to make sure they stay safe as well as supporting them in their right to free speech:

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You can register to vote if you will be 18 years-old by election day, November 6th, 2018. So, if you were born before November 6th, 2000 you are eligible to vote this year in the primary and general election.